Research on Flame Retardents

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WIG:

Research on FlameRetardant

(Fiber to Fabric)


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Objectives:

To build competency for penetration into potentialFR markets. Potential markets of FR in order areUS, Canada, Middle East, UK and Europe

To utilize our groups competencies for meetingcustomers demand of FR products

In long term companys objectives focus, would betowards new developments and growingrequirements of PPE.


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Scope

Literature Review: Complete route from fiber to fabric All kind of inherent FR fibers used, theirchemistry, weaving and dyeing techniques,their unique applications and standards meet.

All kind of FR finishes, their applications,standards and limitation.

Nonwoven FR fabrics and their application


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Market Analysis of FR

Search of potential customers in USA & UKmarkets

Their product & standards requirement of flameretardancy. Price points of the product Identification of products match with MIDAScompetency.


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Suppliers

The unique requirement will be shared withMaterial Management department for the

search of local and international suppliers


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Benefits of WIG

The field of flame retardancy is a dynamicone. This research will give complete

understanding of FRStrengths will be developed forPenetration in FR Market

Key players in Customer & Supplier base


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What constitutes flammability?

Oxygen

Fuel

Source of Flame


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Thermal behavior of fibers

TransitionTemperature

MeltingTemperature

PyrolysisTemperature


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Classification of fibers

FR ProtectiveMaterial

Inherited Treated


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I n h e r e n t

Aramids

KevlarNomex

TechnoraTawronArselonM5 or PBO

Mod acrylics Protex-M

Panox/Semi carbons

Polybenzimidazole

Poly(amide-imide) Kermel

Formaldehyde Basofil & Kynol

Coated Nylon

FR Viscose

Wool

Glass

Asbestos


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T r e a t e

d

Pyrovatex

Proban

Indura


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Key Terminologies:

Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)

The limiting oxygen index (LOI) is the minimum concentrationof oxygen , expressed as a percentage that supports combustion of

a polymer .

Arc Thermal Protective Value(ATPV):

The higher the rating, the greater is the protection

(ATPV) the incident energy level (in cal/cm2) that would cause theonset of a second-degree burn as defined by ASTM P S58 Standard.
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Degree of Burning


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Applications


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PPE REQUIREMENTS:Selection methods (by NFPA 70E)

1. Tasks are defined with Hazard/Risk Category. The PPE is then selected based on theHazard/Risk Category.

2. Flash Hazard Analysis is done against tasks. PPE is then selected based on the incidentenergy level calculated during the Flash Hazard Analysis

Hazard RiskCategory

Rqd MinimumArc Rating of

PPE

Clothing Description

Category 0 Less Than 2 cal /cm2Non-melting flammable materials, glasses/face shield,leather gloves over rubber

Category 1 4 cal / cm2 Fire Resistant (FR) shirt and FR pants, or FR coverall(1 layer)

Category 2 8 cal / cm2 FR shirt, FR pants (1 or 2 layers) and cotton underwear

Category 3 25 cal / cm2 FR shirt and FR pants, plus FR coverall and cottonunderwear OR FR coverall (2 or 3 layers)

Category 4 40 cal / cm2 FR shirt, FR pants, multi-layer flash suit, cotton underwear


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Comparison:
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Standards:

EUROPEAN SATNDARDS:

Protection Function Standard Code Against Heat & Flame EN 531

For use in welding and allied processes EN 470-1 Against mechanical impact EN 510 For users of hand-held chainsaws EN 381- series Firemens Protective clothing EN 469 Against cold EN 342 Against foul weather (Moisture, wind, cold) EN 343 Against radioactive contamination EN 1073 Against electric hazards/electrostatic charges EN 1149 Against thermal hazards of an electric arc (technical specs) CLC/TS 50354 High visibility EN 471 For working in environment of machines EN 510 Against chemical hazards EN 465,, EN 466, EN 467


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Standards: AMERICAN CERTIFICATIONS:

Protection Function Standard Code

Flame-resistant garments against flash fire NFPA 2112: NFPA 2112-2012,

Selection, care, use and maintenance of flame-resistantgarments NFPA 2113: NFPA 2113-2012

Station/work uniform for emergency services NFPA 1975: NFPA 1975-2009,

Standard for electrical safety in the workplace NFPA 70E: NFPA 70E-2012,

Performance specification for flame-resistant and arc-ratedtextile

ASTM 1506: ASTM F1506-10A,


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Standards:

AMERICAN STANDARDS:

Ignitability of Non flame-Resistant Materials ASTM F1958/F1958M

For Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear ASTM F1891 06

For Protective Clothing Exposed to Specific MoltenSubstances and Related thermal hazards ASTM F1002 06

Industrial Laundering of FR Clothing ASTM F1449 08

Specification for Labelling of Protective Clothing ASTM F2302 - 08


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Standards:

ISO STANDARDS:

Live Working Protective Clothing Against the Thermal

Hazards of an Electric Arc. IEC 61482 2:2009

Protective Clothing Protection Against Heat and Fire ISO 6942:2002

Live Working Protective Clothing Resistance of

Materials to Molten Metal Splash ISO 9185:2007

Protective Clothing Protection Against Heat and Fire

ISO 11612:2008


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Customer Base:


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2014

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 2014

Fibres / Fabrcics

5/8/2014

Pricepoints4/30/2014

FRStandards4/24/2014

PotentialIndustries

4/19/2014

FR

Finishes4/17/2014

Dyeing

4/14/2014

Weaving

4/9/2014

Spining/Non

woven4/8/2014

Properties

4/4/2014

Selection

s4/3/2014

Classifications4/2/2014

Inherent &Finished4/1/2014

Intro

3/31/2014

Thu, May 1, 2014 Thu, May 8, 2014Supplier Base

Fri, Apr 18, 2014 Wed, Apr 30, 2014Customer Base

Fri, Apr 25, 2014 Mon, Apr 28, 2014Applications

Fri, Apr 18, 2014 Thu, Apr 24, 2014Testing Standards

Sat, Apr 5, 2014 Thu, Apr 17, 2014Processes

Mon, Mar 31, 2014 Fri, Apr 4, 2014Nomenclature

Study

Research Project Flame RetardantTime line


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